Traditional Japanese Cut Glass Set Inspired By One Piece Characters
There’s been quite a few ways for One Piece fans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the mega-popular anime and manga series this year, including…
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“Haikara-San” Apparel Exudes ‘Taishō Roman’ Aesthetic, Lets You Dress Like Benio & Shinobu
Fans of Waki Yamoto’s beloved manga “Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern” as well as its animated versions on TV and, just recently, on the silver…
Show Off Your Studio Ghibli Love With Princess Mononoke Vintage Japanese Jackets
Donguri Kyowakoku’s GBL series of Studio Ghibli-themed of vintage sukajan delighted fans of Japanese fashion and and the beloved animation studio when they were first…
Chopper From One Piece Becomes A Traditional Japanese Sweet For Your Snack Time
Bandai’s Tabe-Masu wagashi series If you’re looking for something sweet at your local convenience store when you visit Japan, Bandai’s “Tabe-Masu” traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi)…
‘50 Years of Go Nagai’ Exhibit Coming to the Ueno Royal Museum in September 2019
The 50 Years of Go Nagai exhibit celebrating half a century’s work by Japanese manga artist Go Nagai, 73, will open on September 14 at…
Do You Love Neon Genesis Evangelion Enough To Buy An A.T. Field Hose Reel?
It’s no surprise that with the Netflix release of mega popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion, we’ve been seeing a string of all new Evangelion…
How to Make Hina’s Egg Fried Rice with Pea Shoots in “Weathering with You”
Makoto Shinkai’s latest film “Weathering with You” is off to a strong start. According to movie news site Eiga.com, the film, about a high school…
XLARGE Fêtes “Summer Wars” 10th Anniversary with Tees, Shirt & Hat, Virtual Tee for VRoid OZ
“Summer Wars” 10th anniversary celebrations On August 1, 2009, Mamoru Hosoda’s feature-length animated film “Summer Wars” was released in Japanese movie theaters. The film, about…
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[Updated] 34 Dead, 34 Injured at Kyoto Animation Studio Fire, Suspected Arsonist Apprehended
(Updated on July 22, 2019) Worst confirmed arson incident in postwar Japan On July 18th, around 10:30 am, black smoke began to billow out of…
In Japan, Bottle Cap Challenge Has Anime Characters and VTubers Joining Humans
The currently trending Bottle Cap Challenge, which involves unscrewing a bottle cap off of the top of a bottle with a roundhouse kick (or by…
UNIQLO Announces Makoto Shinkai Collaboration “Your Name” And “Weathering With You” T-Shirts
You can always count on popular Japanese fashion retailer UNIQLO to put forth collaborative lineups that please anime and video game fans, as seen with…
Calpis Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary With Star-Studded Anime Ad Series
If you’ve ever visited Japan or even if you haven’t, there’s a chance you will have seen Caplis (or Caplico, as it is called in…
Turning Japan’s Longest Running Anime Into Creepy And Realistic Art
What may come as a surprise to even the most dedicated anime fans is that if there is one anime in Japan that nearly everyone…
One Piece Fans Can Try A New Lineup Of Character-Themed Food At Tokyo’s Cafe Mugiwara
Located beneath Tokyo Tower in the “Foot Town” building is the One Piece tower, an indoor theme park centered around shops and attractions dedicated to…
Junji Ito Fans Visiting Japan This Summer Can Shop At “Soichi’s Selfish Store”
Internationally famous horror manga artist Junji Ito, whom we recently interviewed, has created many memorable characters, perhaps Tomie being the most famous. But the dark…